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Recliner are: Ward Evans George Carney Kevin Seidel John Benson

BIO Recliner hail from the great, anything-goes city of San Francisco. With its tube-fed guitars, driving rhythms, and sweet vocal harmonies, the band produces sounds that have been described as contagious, neurotic, melodic, and where, well, anything goes. They've also been called "the best band you haven't heard of -- yet." Both sound about right. But before the high-praise and fancy adjectives came rolling in, they were just four friends (Ward Evans, George George Carney, Kevin Seidel and John Benson) who'd played in various bands and decided it was time for something new. And fun. And maybe a little different. So they ditched their instruments, picked up some new ones, threw them up in the air, and hit record. Of course they would like to tell you the band was an instant success, with their shows attracting a who's who of underground indie hepcats and tastemakers. Sure, but that would be lying. But from that first show with that one drunk guy, and those two drunk girls, things have been looking up for Recliner Not long after their first EP, Recliner, and full length CD, Make a Friend, the band found itself touring far off lands. Places like Davis, California and Tokyo, Japan. They also found themselves getting airplay across the U.S., and as far away as Chile. Soon, three self-produced videos could be seen in some suprising places (for a DIY affair), including Fuse TV, Rhapsody.com, and Rollingston.com. The proverbial ball was doing its roll. After the Fog Recliner's fourth and latest CD, After the Fog, finds the band on top of its game. Start to finish, it's their most cohesive effort yet, with a broader pallette of sounds (like Crumar, Moog, and a Nietzsche paperback being dragged across the strings of a grand piano--yes seriously). Songwriting-wise, it also finds the band maturing like a fine cheese (because the wine comparison has been done to death). And the band's painstaking adherence to 100% analog tape process is sure to warm the hearts of discerning ears everywhere. So there it is, the story of Recliner, so far. The favorite band of that one drunk guy and his two girlfriends. Grab a copy of After the Fog, pour yourself a fog cutter and put on the good headphones--or better yet, come on out for a live show. More You want more? Really? Okay. Then meet Recliner's self-defense instructor, sometimes spiritual leader, and benefactor Greg Jones. Other Achievements The band has found itself in good company, with three self-produced videos finding their way onto several suprising venues. All Pleasure played alongside bands like The Shins and Death Cab for Cutie on Fuse TV's indie show, The Dive, while Making a Friend could be found alongside a host of other bands on sites such as Rollingstone.com and Real.com. The band has also found itself appearing alongside the likes of Terrell Owens and Barry Bonds in the ESPN MLB 2k5 video game, the platinum-selling ESPN NFL 2k5, 2KSports NHL 2007, and soon appearing in the NHL 2009 game as well. Recliner's music has been included on several MTV programs, including Made, Meet the Barkers, and Trailer Fabulous. They have appeared as the featured artist on millions of digital jukeboxes in bars and better drinking establishments, roller derby halls and pool halls across the country. And they were also featured in the rollingstone.com newsletter and website, as well as Rhapsody.com, Download.com (editors choice), Insomnia Radio (.net), sexandrockandroll.com, and others. Okay, any more and it's called bragging. Honestly, we only kept stacking it all on to test you. Congratulations, grasshopper, you have made it to the end of the BAND section!

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